I acknowledge that participation (participant, volunteer) in the Hope Foundation's Ruck 4 Freedom Event exposes me to a possible risk of personal injury. I hereby release the Hope Foundation and all of its board, officers, employees, agents, licensees, subsidiaries, consultants, independent contractors, and affiliates from any and all liability for property damage, personal injuries, or other claims arising from or in connection with my participation in the efforts described above, including claims that are known or unknown, foreseen and unforeseen, future or contingent. I covenant that I will not now, or at any time in the future, directly or indirectly, commence or prosecute any action, suit or proceeding against the Hope Foundation and any of its board, officers employees, agents, licensees, subsidiaries, consultants, independent contractors, and affiliates, arising out of or relating to the actions, cause of action, claims, and demands hereby waived, released and discharged by me. I acknowledge that I have read and fully understood this disclaimer. I acknowledge and understand that this agreement will be binding on me, my spouse, my children, my legal representatives and my heirs, successors and assigns.
I hereby grant permission to the Hope Foundation and its sponsors to use all information submitted in my application, and any photograph, videotape, motion pictures, recording and any other record of this event including race results, my likeness, name and completion time for any lawful purpose related to the race and post-race publicity without monetary payment to me.
I understand that I will not get a refund of race registration or commercial goods for any reason, even due to weather leading up to the event or on the day of the event. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event. I understand that the race entry is non-refundable and is only transferrable if the transfer is done through permission from the Hope Foundation. I also understand that if I illegally transfer my bib number to another person, I release all entities associated with the event. I will accept all responsibility for any legal or medical ramifications that may arise from an unauthorized transfer.
I understand that this document is written to be as broad and inclusive as legally permitted. I agree that if any portion is held invalid or unenforceable, I will continue to be bound by the remaining terms. I have read this document, and I am signing it freely. No other representations concerning the legal effect of this document have been made to me. The Hope Foundation, its staff and volunteers are not responsible for my personal items that are brought to the event.
This waiver shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. As a participant, I certify that all the information provided on my entry form is true and complete. I have read this waiver, and certify my compliance by my acknowledgment below.
For participants 18 years and under, I am the parent or legal guardian of the Participant. I understand the legal consequences of signing this document. I allow Participant or volunteer to participate or volunteer in this Activity. I understand that I am responsible for the obligations and acts of Participant as described in this document. I agree to be bound by the terms of this document. I have read this document, and I am signing it freely. No other representations concerning the legal effect of this document have been made to me.